Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Hold presenting sloped medal-bed in nice

presenting sloped medal-bed in nice green whole

courage in the face of hostile fire

46 mm x 107 mm)

the eagle bears a gorget featuring a cross over its wingspan and clutches a raised silvered banner in its talons inscribed “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“For Silesia”)

seven kilometres west of Borne village and five kilometres south of the town of Almelo

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Hold presenting sloped medal-bed in niceInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,